# Piik vs telethon_downloader

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Piik | telethon_downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #34 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 878 ✓ | 206 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +420 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Piik scores 73/100 against 45/100 for telethon_downloader, so it is the safer default.

Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for telethon_downloader.

If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; telethon_downloader needs more configuration.

Piik is growing faster right now (+420 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Piik](https://selfhost.directory/project/piik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/piik.md)
- [telethon_downloader](https://selfhost.directory/project/telethondownloader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/telethondownloader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/piik-vs-telethondownloader